The median price of a house sold in the United States in the second quarter of the year was the lowest it has been in about three years. But is now a good time to buy? Orphe Divounguy, economist at Zillow, explains the shifting market.

And, President Trump has imposed a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, sharply increasing costs for employers sponsoring skilled foreign workers. MSNBC's Ali Velshi details what this overhaul means for industries that rely on foreign workers.

Then, in West Virginia, more than 80% of electricity comes from coal power. That's one reason customers have seen their utility bills continue to rise. WVPB reporter Curtis Tate shares more.

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